Trump Order Directs Federal Contractors to Dump DEI — or Risk Canceled Contracts

Trump order directs federal contractors to dump DEI — or risk canceled contracts

Departments and agencies have until April 25 to insert a clause in their contracts that requires contractors and subcontractors to not engage in “racially discriminatory DEI activities.”

Understanding the False Claims Act Implications of Trump’s Latest DEI Order for Federal Contractors

I recently shared my perspective on President Trump’s newest executive order, which is designed to restrict federal contractors from participating in what the administration characterizes as “racially discriminatory” DEI efforts. Under this order, certain DEI‑related activities could put a contractor’s eligibility for future federal work at risk.In discussing the order, I noted that it may create additional exposure under the False Claims Act. A…

Trump Administration’s Latest Executive Order on DEI Requires Immediate Action for Government Contractors | PilieroMazza, Law Firm, Government Contracts Attorney

On March 26, 2026, the Trump Administration issued a new Executive Order (EO) targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies for federal contractors. The EO continues the Trump Administration’s hyper-trained focus on DEI, or what the President believes constitutes “racial discrimination in American society.” It follows a Department of Justice (DOJ) memorandum issued in May 2025 in which DOJ indicated it would utilize the False Claims …